
Self-Knowledge
Nov 21, 2022
The Dark Side of the Law of Attraction: Why It Can Be Dangerous
The Law of Attraction is often used by self-help gurus to explain how people can create their own reality.
Nov 7, 2022
How You Can Use Cognitive Dissonance to Change Your Life
You may have heard of the theory of cognitive dissonance, but you may not know how to use it to change your life.
Nov 7, 2022
The Dangers of Confirmation Bias: Why We Need to Be Careful What We Believe
If you're not careful, confirmation bias can lead you down a path of believing things that aren't true. Learn more about this dangerous phenomenon and how to avoid it.
Nov 5, 2022
How the Fundamental Attribution Error Keeps Us From Seeing Our Own Flaws
The fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias that keeps us from seeing our own flaws.
Oct 28, 2022
Applying Self-Enhancement Theory in Your Everyday Life
The self-enhancement theory posits that individuals are motivated to maintain a positive self-image and will seek out situations that allow them to do so.
Oct 28, 2022
Using the Elaboration Likelihood Model to Understand Persuasion
If you want to understand how persuasion works, you need to know about the elaboration likelihood model. Click to learn more about this psychological theory.
Oct 25, 2022
How social comparison theory affects our everyday lives
Social comparison theory posits that we compare ourselves to others in order to assess our own worth.